The lost art of the history and physical.

Bhupinder Natt; Harold M. Szerlip

Commentary

The lost art of the history and physical.

October 8, 2014

Natt B, Szerlip HM. Am J Med Sci. 2014;348(5):423-5.

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Highlighting concerns about over-reliance on laboratory tests to form diagnoses, this commentary discusses two case examples to illustrate the value of history-taking and conducting physical exams in determining a correct diagnosis. The authors call for faculty and curriculum development to ensure that students have the skills to perform these key clinical activities.

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